Question 1

can lasik surgery help you?

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If your vision: can be corrected with glasses, then LASIK can help you be less dependant on glasses. Your doctor will evaluate you to see if you qualify for LASIK. Be well.

Question 2

what is done to evaluate someone for  lasik surgery ?

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Many test: We do a number of tests to measure physical qualities of the eye like corneal shape and thickness, refractive error and visual acuity. We also take a thorough history, discuss treatment goals and the risks and benefits of the surgery as they pertain to each patient.

Question 3

are there any long-term effects of lasik surgery?

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Yes: Yes! good vision! it appears for the most part, if you are a good candidate for lasik prior to the surgery, long lasting side effects are rare.  The most common complaints are dry eyes and occasionally glare at night.  If very rare instances, corneal instability could result, but fortunately this condition is not seen frequently.

Question 4

can i still have lasik surgery if i have glaucoma?

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Yes in most cases: Lasik will not interfere with your glaucoma treatment in most cases.  However, if you have low-tension glaucoma, advanced damage from glaucoma, or if you have had glaucoma filtering surgery, a variation of lasik called surface ablation (lasek, prk) may be a safer alternative.

Question 5

is it true there is a burning during lasik surgery?

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No: The procedure should be painless except for some mild pressure during the creation of the flap.  Afterwards, the eye may burn, water, and be light sensitive for a few hours.

Question 6

can you drink the night before you have lasik surgery?

Accepted Answer

Not contraindicated: Drinking alcohol the night before surgery does not impact the surgery in any way.

Question 7

should people with poor eyesight consider lasik surgery?

Accepted Answer

Lasik: If your vision is poor and is not correctable with glasses or contact lenses, then you are not a lasik candidate.  If your vision is correctable, then you may be a candidate.

Question 8

why am i not allowed to smoke a day before lasik surgery?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Smoking has been shown to increase the risk of infection related to surgery or contact lens use. It is also associated with a higher prevalnce of cataract formation.

Question 9

does lasik surgery to get 20/20 vision again last forever?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Our eyes change with age.  This means lasik will not last for ever.  After lasik surgery the patient may remain stable for many years or it may regress.  Person after 40 will become presbyopic(loss of near sight) then he/she may need reading glasses.  After 50 or later cataract development will change our refractive correction or need.

Question 10

how long after a lasik surgery can i start lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Right away: Check with your lasik surgeon first, but there should be no prohibition from weight lifting.  The main precaution after lasik is rubbing or touching the eyes as this may dislodge the corneal flap. Lifting, jogging, and other non contact sports are usually ok as soon as the vision improves -- generally by the next day.

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